The New York Herald Newspaper, February 3, 1856, Page 8

Twenty-Thira ore ofthe Massa- ieee he NY, Naviousl aut Stovery Stesdard.] yoo annual meeting of the Mavsa- Societ; held at Willisus Hall, pp Bonts, on Thareday and Fridsy, Janaary ‘2hand 25, ‘The meeting was called to order by the President, Jackson, at 104 o'clock. | cooaged stated poate g apne of repared & col itees, A at thelr request, he would read to the for their approval, ameudwent or rejec- n, Weadell y, Charles i af i Booiety tis Commiiter on Business —Wea. Liosd Gar Philips, Maria Weston Cuapman, J. B ©. Burleigh, Andrew f. Foss, Stephen 8. Foster, Wm. Brown, Fos:er. nT Bia Samuel tay, Je., Bostom; Joseph A, Bowland, Worcester. foreoser. Comte om vinanee_-Lawis Ford, Charles B. Motatire, srs Brigg, Aroolt, Corneliua Wellington, ‘Commitiee "Nominate Oshcers for the Ensuing Ye CJ fom) for Co Bag SM al : jea F. 3 . Lyon; Alvan Wad, Asbburnoam Mosea Smith, +0; Heory W. Carter, Athol; Mehitabel Haskell, Gloucester; Ansel H. Vartov 5 : Bact, 4 TJosepy Merrill, Danversport; Samuel ‘The fore were unanimously accepted and chosen officers of the annual meeting. gwen” for prayer, vocal or silent, was then i SanveL Parsnicx, Treasnrer of the Society, pre- sented his annual report It showed a total amount of into the treasury, during the year, of a ‘Ist January, $509 21. Tiecigemeee a A . report was ac- Sector the certificate of the ‘Auditor, Edmund Se the account is’ correct and properly vouched. WENDELL Puiiitrs suggested a change in the manner of acknowledging the receipt ot the money refunded the Boston and Worcester Railroad, which was ted by the Treasurer. Voted, wi usly, that the Treasurer's report be accepted and printed. Samuzt May, Sr., the General Agent of the Soci? ety, read his annual statement of operations during the year eee, from the Committee on Basiness, reported the three following resolutions :— 1. Resolved, That as, ia soostolic times, it was neces- that jadgment shouid “ begin at tae kouse of God,” so the work ot repan:ance for the ein of slavery must begia on our own soil, at our own doors, in cur owa Deeasta; and, until Massachuset's be a free S:ate in pria- ciple aud action, it ix not for ber to reproach or rebake any Southern State for-ho:cing slaves, or for seeking to perpetuate her slave sys:em, 2. Resolved, That to pe opposed to slavery in the ab- atract, and at the same ‘ime to suport is in practize, is to confess with the lips that worship is to te paid cnly to the living God, white bowing dowa to an idol; and is in. dicative of a Nag Bo moral conditicn. 3. Resolved, That if aievery be the ‘sum of all villa- mles."’ then its supporters and avettors are to be more igned, mire severely condemned, than tneie aid and countenan,e to any ‘wrorg or and, instead of qualifying our pm yr pai or softening our reproof of slavehol ers and their apologists, we are worn:ly hound all the more to ‘ery alovd and spare not.”” Srepnen S. Foster took the platform, and re- marked upon the general state of the cause and of our movement in particular. He stated his belief, based on his own experience and observation, that our numbers had dimini:hed, and we were weaker in strength than ten years agu; and assigned as a rea- zon, that although people were in the main convinced of the truth of our principles, yet they deemed them impracticable. The people must vote ; they are un- ing to adopt pana a principle that forbids their voting. We have called on the people to leave their pro-siavery churches and pro-slavery parties, but have provided no church for them to go into, no political organization for them to act with; and tnoze whom we had heretofore converted had re- turned to political action again, and, in some cases, to fellowship their old religious associations again. To meet this difficulty Mr. Foster proposed the or- ganization of disunion churches and a disunion hae party, in which to take up the aympa- ies of the people, already tending in the right direction, and turn it to practical account. The people will vote, they must vote; then we must wide ways for them to vote without sacrifice principle, and thereby make their action as effec- tive as possible. And although he,as a noa-re- sistant, could not beco.ne @ voter, yet he could direct others how to act in harmony with their own princi- ples, and yet directly to the bencfit of the anti-slavery cause, Mr, Gazrison followed, in review of Mr. Foster's position, that our distinctive movement was making n0 pt He thought that our cause never stood ‘better thau twley; Mat 1 progressea regulasty aua rapidly, and he could not but be hopeful, especially in view of the fact that, for two months, the proud waves of the slave power had beat in vain apon the of Massachusetts, We have at last an oppor tunity of beholding a temporary bar pat in the way of the triumphant march o/ the slave power. Thisia dicates progress, and gives ground for hope and en- couragement. And then, as to our disnnion platform when we first broached the principle, it was almos treason to of it—the idea would on no accoun be tolerated; but now it is everywhere discussed, and that, too, with satety and consideration. Our work is toconvert and change the public sentiment, and that too, not so much by making individaal convertaas by educating and bringing up tne public, step by step. Our business is to influence and direct, rather than to organize churches or political parties. And with \ NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1856. E E pl FE 5 j 4 i E F f i i n 4 HI j F g f § cy i = g H it E 3 5 view. Mr. Garrison, hia theory of the duty of manner of bringing Massachusetts out of its go- vernmental connection with slavery. 8.8. Fosrer then followed at length in review of Sree, aud in favor of a new political organi- zal J. B. Innis replied to Mr.Foster in defense of the free soil party and its platform. ‘s The society adopted the following resolution: Resolve+, That, fn order to netras te. expenses of this anvual mecting, the members of the society and friends present be requested to contribute each the sum of one } dollar, or euch other sum, whether more or less, aa they may Ye able, to the Finance Committee. The Finauce Committee proceeded to the dis- charge of their duty, in accords~ > with the resola- tion. Mr. Foster asked Mr. Garti = ‘-w he would proceed in the work of getting o.. .< this Union; what steps should he take in the matter ? Mr. Gangison replied, cease to support the Vaion and the govexnment, cease to vote it, conse to | swear allegiance to it, and do ad you can to excite | for it the moral abhorrence it deserves. Then, when the popular mind is ready, they will summon a con- vention to form a new ment. And when it meets, said Mr. Garrison, I hope to be there, and do all I can to form a new and a vernment; aad if they put sin into it, then I will be off, and call again for disunion. . Mr. Fosrer enlarged upon the necessity of laying before the people some definite method of action. He repudiated as worthless ali present methods. Ho regarded the republican party, and all their bers, Charles Sumner included, 25 in league with the slaveholders against the slaves, pledged by the ¢on- stitution to keep the compromises with slavery. C#ares C. BURLEIGH replied to Mr. Foster. He objected to Mr. Foster's ition that the republican party was the greatest rance to the overthrow of slavery. He also dissented from Mr. Foster's po- sition that slavery is weakened by its iquiaiee of new territory, and its spreading its vi 3 over a wider surface Adjourncd to seven o'clock. EVENING SESSION. E. Quincy, a Vice President, in the chair. A gree club of young volunteers sang the “ Rock of Liberty.” J. B. Swasey, Esq., of Newburyport, opened the discussion of the evening session by saying that he, too, had felt the discouragement expressed by Mr. Foster, while he looked only to direct results; but, as he had faith inGod, in the success of truth and at principles, he could but believe that the old jae, spirit, the spirit of the Puritans, would, in the result, triumph successfully over the dark power of slavery in this land. He then went on to review Mr. Foster's positions in reference to political action, illustrating, in part, by reference to Jesus Christ, who, he said, never attempted to make 8 platform, or organization, or even a plan, but alread himself to and songht to instruct and ele- vate the individual conscience. He illustrated the progress of the cause by his own experience. A few months ago, he was entirely at variance with this platform; but being calied, in order to qualify him- self for the office of Justize of the Peace, to take sn oath to support the constitution ef Massachusetts and the United States, he set himself about a care- ful study of those documents, and soon came to the conclusion that, as an honest man and true nd of freedom, he could do no such thing, f greeted, as he came to cheers of tue audieuce. He v's positions were right. but his fecling of hecanse mo more converte were inate 5 rt sighted one. Our duty was not to make disunionists, neither was our success to be estimated by the number of our mon; but we were to be the leaven that should leaven tbe the whole lump. Ag § & disunion party, he felt with Mr. Foster ffm that was to be the conrs®, but the time was not yet; we have not sufficient material of which to constract such a party, and it would be a waste of our streagth to stop now to organize a party in order to be counted. ser party ts yet too siaull to be counted; and should we try, some side issue would draw them off, so that we could not count them at all. But we were mak- = Ey é 3 tionist, is to-day the block that stops the wheels of government, so that even Caleb Cushing, with his hands full cf money and his heart full of lies, could not buy up his necessary ten men, that he has here- tofore boasted he could always buy. Itis an indi- cation of progress that Charles Sumner, a young democratic lawyer, with arty friends or great fame, now fills the seat a Webster; and that the scat of Edward Everett, pet scholar of Bos- ton, is now filled by the “Natick Cobbler”—one who has earned his seat th by nobler services than nine-tenths of those who sil about him That is progress Another objection to a political organiza- Ton is, that it must be too bre He should this view, he thought we were doing much, very | want to put in anelective judiciary, &c., and there much. Everything indicates progres: aud encour- ages hope. “8.5. Fosrse again took the floor, in a more full exposition of what he deemea the necessary work for abolitionists now to be engaged in. Bicnarp Cap, of Dorchester, hoped that due credit would be cme the free soil or republican party, while for if he expressed bis full faith in, and adberence to, the great principle of “no union with alaveholders.” Various notices were given, and the society ad- Jovrved to quarter to 3 o'clock. AFTERNOON SE8SION. The President in the chair. Mr. Garrison, from the committee on business, reported tue following additional! resolutions:— 4. Resoived, That the statements commonly maie by | the cietgy, (0 excuse the slaveholding of the South, or their own inaction in regard to it, or bot’,) that “« slave ry is s great l’rovidentiai arrangement’’—that ‘the hand ofGod is in i:"'—that ‘God, in his providense, sent the Africans to this country that they might reosive the | Ugh of the Goupel,”’ &., &., are not only entirely un- availing as a celeuce, either of themselves or others, but are reaily move irreverent to God than that thoughtless coursing bo =wearing of vulgar perrons which they in- varssb'y and jvally reprove. 5. Resolved, That there can be no greater delusion than the bellet (iat the Gospel is preached at the South, either to slaves or slavehoidera. 6. tved, That one Jecson which we may appro- priately draw from the iong conticuance of slavery is to mark tho corruption of that church which, Norta as well as South, ts tis chief bulwark; aad to notice whether the perverswwos ot reascn, fact and scripture, which the clergy use in its sapport, be not also used to mislead their reedera in their professional capacity. 1. Reaclved, That the prominent indications of eympa- pathy and gocd feliowsbip which have been bestowed Q) ibe itev. Nebomiah Adama, by the represen‘atives jaz religion, vince the publication of his \ lew of slavery’’—namels, brs being chosen jnlrz Committee of the American Tract So- 0 preach the annual sermon betore the Awe: i- of Uoromissioners for Foreign Mivsions, and to a seniversary week, at the opening of the yet meeting in Winter street church, and to mon a an installation in rovidence, R. 1., eae, by prayer, the new rooms of the Mer- captile Llo-ay Association, in Boston ~ show the corrapt state of that popular religion, and the urgent necessity of texcbirg, instead of it, a pure and genulve Carls- canity. Rev. Jawns FREBMAN CLARKE addres:ed the meet- ing in a speceh of great point and eloqnence. He contrasted the case of anti-slavery professions at the North with the difficult; elavery Page ne at the real shiding conscientious of avstaining anti- ith. The lack of ao a] even among Masachuseits men, who, rola loud monthed abolitionists here, were too often the strongest slavehoiders when their business called them South, wae ont, He defended the Personal Liberty bill of our last Legislature, and showed that those that as treason were themselves the » In eatery the Sg tay Nageme of ~ formers, he illustrat is remarks by the story o: gome Englishmen who found an emaciated Hindoo left to op the banks of the sacred Ganges, whom revived and brought to life only to receive his curses for restoring him to life and keeping him out of his Hindoo neaven. He said we often heard of idolatry—of people who worshipped wood and stone, Je here condemn that, while they worrbip and other things—the constitation would be too many clements to put into the crucible to make a distinct political issue upon. Mr. Phillips continued, in one of his happiest efforts, ina strain of great beauty aud eloquence, that could be equalled only imself, and to which no mere sketch could do justice, closing with the remark that the disunion party would, as a result, a necessity, crest up on the rising wave of time. The tte Club sang “ Light Dollars a Day.” Mr. Garrison said that be knew of nothing by which to test antislavery but the slave, and he started in that canse revolved to know nothing but the slave. He did not then expect to leave his po- litical party, his religions denomination, or the government; but he was hound to stand by the slave, and let everything that stood in the way, that was pro-slavery, go by the board. Our position must necesearily be an isolated one. We could not attract noisy, excited, spasmodic ge ser ee as the poli- ticians do, but we mast keep straight forward, un- swerving, and our work is always before us. If we would concede something to the Church, for in- stance, that slaveholding can, under some circum: stances, be right, or that a slaveholder can possibly be aChristian, or make any other concession, how- ever sinall, we should have our character gar back to us, and should afterward stand well with the | public. Bat no, we most make no concession, but stand on our own ground, if we stand alone. He was ef to differ with any friends of the cause— was glad to think es well as he could of the republi- cans, bet must, nevertheless, criticise them. Their Personal Liberty bill, in this State, acknowledges the right of the slaveholder to reclaim his human “ property,” but he must prove his claim to a jury. He objected to them on their own single paltry issue of free soil; they treated the question of freedom in the Territories in the same manver as they dig the question of banking, or anything else, meaning to carry their point by vote, or, if overcome, to submit. And if they should keep Kaneas out, besanse of a slave constitution, the people of the Territory could try a free constitution, and then, being voted in, they could alter it toa slave constitution, for the republicans acknowiedge the right of a sovereign State to settle the question of freedom or slavery tor itself, Their opposition to slavery is techni- cal, and not real. Mr. Garrison then went on to criticise the various other positions and avowals of the republicans and their advocates, summing up with objecting to their Jove of the Union, which he feared would induce them to let the slave slide to save the Union. He then dis- cussed the disunion question in his own able and masterly manner. A running discussion ensued on free soil positions, &c., which continued half an hour, and was closed by 8. 5. Foster. The Quartette Club sang a song, and the soclety adjourned to Friday morning, 10 o'clock. FRIDAY. The society reassembled at Williams Hal) the Pre ident, Francis Jackson, in the chair. The resolutions before the society were read by the Becretary. Mr. GArriton read & paragraph from a Mobile (Alabama) paper, showing the alarm with which advance of anti-slavery ot the North strikes Southern minds, Anpryw T. Foss said that he agreed with Mr. Foster and Mr. Phillips, that we should at this meet- ing discuss practical measures rather than funda- and Union—a# though no other could be formed #0 | mental principles. He did not quite agree with Mr. Foon here worship men. In all the shop ‘windows, all the banks and insurance offices, glares with brow, sunken cheek and ta few or almost the was the meeting of ne Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society ; that our heat gloomy tle 7 the Image of Daniel Webster, the idol | am in Boston. Mr. C. closed with an ap- peal toall to stand fast, Foater that our principles had been accepted hy the community ; he felt that our principles had but lit- practical effect upon the community. The church the government deny that sinvery is a crime, and the people act accordingly. They need our true Vibe! oe preached continually ; they have not et received the full benefit and inflaence of them. r. Foss very strikingly illustrated these positions, Mr. Fors accounted for the smaliness of oar num- o Massachusetts, and was two-fold, reli- | ber# and the apparent want of interest in our cause, on oad Et va make men consistent and | and commented on Mr. Foster's pro remedies vest in all thelr relations. Now le violate | with a humorons sarcasm that kept the audience in i» @ own principles to aastain their urch and | & pleasant mood, while the success of the criticism gery. Our work is personal, because slavery in- seemed to carry conviction to all. «ites Iteelf in persons,and we must deal with the 8. 8. Foster took the platform In farther expo- system in ite manifestation through the individual. | sition of his proposition, and in condemnation of the We Daniel Webster throagh his life, and it | free soil party, and of the countenance and support ~ a wise and yhical to do so, And now it may | which our platform gives to that party, in acknow- +» cae duty to devote our energies to making Bos | ledging that it is doing an anti-slavery work of an +a 400 hot to hold Nehemiah Adams, to break | kind, and that its success is an indication of anti. do wn Rasex street charch. Our work {s with the | alavery progress. At the request of Mr. Garrison, < ob memalers axetts, All charohes | he gave more in detail his views of the organisation ing advances, for Mr. Beaks, though not aa aboli- | of a new + He closed Cee eee There all our strength lies, and all oar Cuances C. Burteion said that he t that Mr. Foster the position of free paleo te cee ev that the Ror power was the we hey anti- slavery in the » Which he could not believe or admit. Mr. then went on, with his unrivalled power of }, to review Mr. Foster's argument, and to exhibit his own viewa { Our move- | of the theory, piilosophy sad age er Ct m5: Be Swassy briefly reviewed Mr. Foster's posi- ht there was some truth in tions,‘saying that he what Mr. F. had =e 1» Korn at yernie Pps The mer to join ought, do not exist. In should be just where we now are; the new h pe coe be up of the old dis- uniovists, and no others. Adjourned at one o'clock, to meet at 24. EVENING SESSION. gg“ 7 in the oa ibe si ir. FOWLER, ‘am pened the discussions of the afternoon caalaremie in which ho showed that all reforme were progressive, and should never eae a tolay a permanent form or an abid- ing constitation, tor the very next step onward led off and ony. from it. constitution of terday become too narrow for ' He went on to show therefrom that the church constitution, and the political constitution fram- ed in-the past, must of necessity be too pro- slavery and narrow for today. He adverted to his own experience, He had been silenced asa her, because he desired to be true to God and humanity, rather than faithful tothe creed or constitution of the church; while his classmates, who declared that they would preach the creed be- cause it would pay, were allowed to remaiu in good standing. Mr. Gagrison, from the Committce on Business, reported the following resolutions :— 6, Reso'ved, That if the Legtslature of Mastashuset's, at its presen; session. anil repeal or essonttal:y modify the Perccnal Livery bill, (except to make it unlawful to seize any man @s a slave on our soll,) at the insolent dis- tation ci the slave power, or the moco iatolerable selfish. | nove and cowardice of Guy. Gardner, it will bean act of wucn abjest abaxement and treachory to the cause of tres- dom as rbal! o:nsign to lasiing infamy every Senator and every represeatative voting for it. 9. Revolved, nevertheless, That to put any man on trial before avy Commissioner or Jury in this common- wealth, or anywhere on the earth, to determine the issue whetker he is the property of another man. is an enor- mity to be scoutes ia every community. whether civi ized | or savage; that, in ao far as suche tefal is resogoized und provided tor by the Pe: Liberty bill of Massacha. setta, that bill (hosever it bo Peerage with the Fagi- tive ‘Siave law of 1850) is deplorably cefective ; and, therefore, aa Massachusetts crn go no farther under the preseat oational compast, aud in order to put a perpatual end to slave catching on ber soil, sxe is moraliy bound, by the highest consizerations of justice and humanity, to secede from the Union in whica she cannot protect the fugitive slave except by perfidy or rebellion 10. Resolved, nat we ome this anaual ocss7ion once more ucited'y to express, what ladividuatly we evec 80 warmly cherish, our deep and gratetal seuss of ooligs- tion to the friends of our cause in every city aud towa ia the British empire, trom whence their sympathy and aid bave so coustanty been extended to us; among their numerous ranks it befits this oocasion eepeolally to nama our honored fiients, the Wobba, thy A‘lens ani tho Haughtons, of Dub.in; the Patons snd tne Nicaols, of Gisegow; with all who #0 essentially aided our earlier strvgyle by the voice of George Thompson; the Wighams, o! Edinburg; the Armistesca and Luptons, of Leeds; the name cf Estlin, with the Armstrongs, the {rises and the Carpenters, of Bristol; chy Steiathals, the Chapmans aud the Michels, of the West of England; the Sturges, ths Keida ani the Maseiex of Loudon." And whether thi: #13, tor which ¥e so cordially thank them, has eiched usin | the form ef testleiony sgainst tlavery, generons friend sip and hoepi'elity towards ourselves and our repreeen- tes of freedom oz posuniary help in re, we desire mys; emphetically to S great efficacy ia regenerating pustic 1—the fpricg of alvaction in the United s:ate— farnicLarg cur own hearts wiih the strong ad- ditions] mouye never to be found wanting to the xaccad duty in which we ure so vooly seconded. f 11. Resolves, That, since ths briefest historical retro- spect of the last quarier of # century would be imporfest without an ex»: eesion of feelisg, io view of one great and nol tie whieh the world bas Uere reon 89 uareservedly ond +trenuously devoted to the welfare of mankiad; and tince that whole noble li'e, now spproaching the term | that gives freedem to speak the whole teuth ooncerniog St, has a peculiar claim on our hearts, we feel privileged by our cauce to cxprees to Harriet Martinean, while yet there ia time, cur ceep, affecifona'e and reverential gra- titude fur the benefit’ of ber labors, the hoaor of her friez.deh:p, ard the sublime j.y of hor example ey. ©. Mupurs, of Watertuwn, ond that, in his search for trath, he had felteghe utter lack of rust in truth that pervaded the whole community. He had looked among politicians in vain—there was no truth among thein; to the church—there was n0 to the new party he ue arty, Mr. ben regard to numbers, we faith there; and in the whole community there were | but few who had any faith or trust in truth. In the anti-lavery movement he hed found more faith in truth and righteousuess than anywhere else—imore real faith and hope; and here he Mad found that teadfastness of purpose and principle that he fonnd | nowhere else. It was, therefore, with sorrow and discouragement that he bad heard the remarks made by Mr. Foster of a dexponding character. This, he thought, indicated an undue impatience. We must | wait patiently, and with trust and hope. Mr. Garrison then read from the Daily Journal a rotice of our yesterday's meeting, and commented on the readiness of that paper 10 report any dis- couraging or desponding remark, while it omitted to ahd those remarks of all the other speakers, which were filled with the spirit of hope and joy at our clear and undeniable progress. He then pro- ceeded to speak of the various es of progress through which every trath loving mind must needs go. We may be in a false ition to-day, honestly and sincerely, and be entirely praiseworthy for our sincerity and truthfulneas. But our next step onward would put us in a truer and better penton. and 800n. Letus, therefore, give honor to those who are truthfully, honestly seeking truth and right, even though they may not be in 9 true and right sition. Mr. G.then went on to show at length the impropriety and evil of political organization and action on our part. J. B. Inxrs, of Salem, made a few remarks in de- | fence of the anti-slavery character of the United States constitution. | Epucnp Quincy, in behalf of the Nominating | Committee, reported a list of officers of the society | for the ensuing year:— Pruident—¥rancis Jackson, Boston, \ Presidenti—Andrew Kobeson, New Bedford; F. oceans aseies neue woman aging that | of the | | | inch of American for egainst every kind of pro-slavery, and it wwarmmeees nud apathy of map of ihe prfsed the slave. Fully convinced io al aad pecgiins ‘has done in bi suti-slavery, we heartily eh oe pledge hit ehores, we im our 16. Resolved, That a constitution which for slave representation and a slave oligare Congress— which legulizes slave hunting and slave catching on every soil, and whioh the military and naval power ot the country to four millions of chattel slaves in their chains, is to be trodden under foot and prorounced accursrd, howevor unexceptionable or vuluab:e may be its other proviaiona. 16, Re-olyed, That the one great isiue bef»re the coun- ay is, the cissolution of the Unicc—ta comparison with which al] other issues with the alave power a-e as dust ia the balance; theretore. we will give.eurrelves to the work of snnuing this “evvenant with death,” as esseatial to cur own inuocenoy, avd the speedy and everlasting ove:- throw ot the slave system. 17. Reeolved, That in the invitation ex‘ended, by a pro. feasedly anti-slavery committee, to that brazen and peal advocate of man stealing, Robert Toombs, of Georgia, to come to Boston to de ena the nefariqus prac- tlees of the South, after his insul:ing boast ths: be would yet marshal his slaves around the pase of Banker Hitt monument, and defy Massachusetts to iberate one of them; and in his disreputablefappearance last evening, in the Iremont Temple, boldly doing his worst egsiast the sacred rights of man, and to defend ‘the sum of all vil- laries,’”” world is presented with the climax of effcon- tery, on the one hand, and of gratuitous folly on the other; and it clearly indicates how low is the moral gon- dition of tbe metropolis of the commonwealth respecting the moat revolting system of oppression known in the an- nals of time, Wenvet. Pariiirs then addressed the meeting. The resolutions before the society were unani- mously adopted. E Fee He E. fast AH The following resolution offered by Wendell Phil- lips, from the ‘Business Committee, was also unani- mously adopted:— 18. Resolved, That this society rejoices in the abolition of the separa‘e colored echools in the city of n, as the triumph of law and justice over the pride of caste and wealth; ard reccgnize: in it the marked advance of the anti slavery sentimen: of the State. The amonnt received by the Finance Committee at this annual meeting, with that taken at the door | manufactures and the arts ~the social system and Vice Quincy, Dedham; Acia Ballou. Mitford; Jusbua ‘T. Eve- | rett, Princetcn; Miffirgham L, Capren, Worce: 5 Jefler- eon Chureh, Springfield ; Oliver Gardner, Yantueket; Henry 1. Bowditeh, Roston; Joshua Ucnshew, West Brook- fleld: Caroline Weston, Weymouth; Bevjamin Snow, Jr, Fitchburg; Cecrge Sales, Westminster; Jas, N. Baffum, Lynn; Cyrus Pieroe, Newton; John T. Hilton, Brighton: Thcmas T. Stone, holon; Beurne Spooner, (Plymouth Willem Asbby, Newburyport; John aily, Lynn; James Russell Lowell, Cambridge; Kichard Clap), Dorchester; Witliam Whiting, Concord; Ezekicl Thatcher, Barnstable; David P. Harmon, Haverhill; Chas. Lenox Remond Sa Jem; John Clement, Townsend; Atkirson Stanwood, New- bur} port; Lewis Ford, Abington. Corresponding Scercary=Samuel Way, Jr, Leicester. arti aD Ferund Jackson, lore Wiltiwa Lioya G Marie W. Chapman, J Roge. W.. Weston, Damund ‘yuiney, Chas 1. ‘Bowditch, John. Sargent, Charies FE. Hodges. The report of the committee was manimonsly accepted. and the persons therein named daly elected officers for the eurrent year, Mr, Quinoy, in making his report, also read the following letter: — gon, Wen*ell I*hiltips, Viiza Lee Fo'len, Aune K. Walpp'e, Wm. F. Hovey, Charles New York, Jan, 18, 1855. President of the Massachuretts Francie Jackson, Bag. Anti-Alave:y Society, Voston:— Deak. SB—Baving taken up my realtencs in this city, it becomes my du'y to resign my office as one fof the “ Board of Manager’ of your sotiety, Taxoking the friends for the honor so long conterred upon me, offering you apd your associates my best wishes for the success of our common cause, und aseuring you and them of my hearty co-cperation in all yast measures to bring slavery tom perpetual end. I am, my doar sir, yours faithfully, CO BRAMHAGL. Voted, That the thanks of the society be given to Cornelins Bramhall, Exsq., for his long’ and faithfu! services a4 an officer of this society. Voted, That the corresponding secretary com municate the vote of thanks to Mr. Brawhall Adjourned to seven o'clock. KVYNING SESSION. Epmunp Quincy in the chair. The Quartette Clab again sang the “ook of Free- dom.” ‘The society was then addressed by J. b. Swasey, 8. 8. Foster, Wiliam Wells Brown; ond Miss Fran cea E. Watkins, a young colored woman, of Balti- more, free born, yet a safterer from cruel prejudice: ot ignora' and narrow-minded white persons, ad- dressed the meeting ins simple but touching man- ner. Her brief remarks were very warmly applauded. - Mr. Garrison reported the following resolu- tions:— 12. Resalved, That thla society would take the oppor- tuntty of its annual meeting to record {te tribute of sin- care reepéct for the memory of the late John Bishop Est- lin, whore death at Bristol, England, in Juno last, has deprived tho very @ouse, the world overrof the presence of # most intelligent and generous (riend, whose counsels were full of wiséom, whose labors were constant ard untiring, and whore heart always warmed to tne great principles of freedom and humanity which this ao- main‘amns. Grateful for bia triendsh:p, hia fellow- ip, and invaluable sid, beg? ayy deg bis lofty and terested charactor, and with snore sympathy for her, who, of his er s'one survives bim, and who so largely hares bis spirit, we shall cherish his memory as one ‘of the rich treasures whioh the cause of freelom bas bestowed apoo us Necrefary—Robert F, Wellsut, Boston i Vrcosvrer—Somuel Philbrick, Broosline. | for entrance at evening meetings, was $330. Amount pledged and payable during the year, $867 75. Adjourned, sine die. Francis JACK8on, President. Samugn May, Jr., . JosErH A. HOWLAND, { Secretaries of Meeting. Southern Commercial Convention. SECOND DAY. [From the Richinend Dispatch, February 1.) ‘This body assembled at the African church, yesterday, at 12 o'clock, pursuant to adjournment—Joveph Mayo, Exq., resuming the chair. Af‘er calling the meeting to order, Mr. Mayo stated that when the convention adjourned on Wednesday, the appointment of a committee of fifteen, to nominate per- wanent officers, was pending. He then requested those Gelegates who were not p‘esent when the roil was called the day before, 10 report their names to the Secretaries, whereupon a numbbr ct guntlemen had themselves en- rolled. Toe Cnaryan then annovne:d the committee to report permanent officers, as follows:—J. D. B. De Howe, of B n, of North Carolina; A. B. Hagaer, ert Oul ‘, of Georgetown; Jobu T. Lowers, fan yl of Washington; Day, of Missonri; Henry Myer Myers, of Norfok; ae f C. Thackston, ot Petersou John F. Wail, of Winch ter; Kicbard G. Moris, of Rickmowd; famuel rice, of Gaeenbrier county; W. W. Forbes, of Curmberlana ecunty. (Gov. Wire appeared in the house just at this time, and was invited to a seat on the p'a form, which invitation he acveptes, amidst the applause of the audtance. | Mr. Ds Bows, as scon as the commitiee was announced, arose and adircrced the Chai>, He stated that he should teke great pleosure in serving om any committes on whicn he wight be appointed, bat thought it woutd not be predegt to take any gencral asvion. faasmuch as the incemerity of the weaths: had prevented the attendance of delegates from moat of the Southern States who had Deen appointed, and who felt an equal interest with Vir- gitia in the great dhjects for which the convention had arrombled, For fear of prejudicing the ral inte- res's of the entire Suith by any action Just now, he offered the following preambie and resolutions, which he — it wight be the pleasure of the convention to adopt:— Themes J. Creen, of Te: Ward, of Ale: B. Dean, of Lyne ab ‘Whereas, the almost unprecedecied continuance of inclemen weather, inducing ths belief that the convention would not held, having interfered with tha atteadunce of the large dele- gat ops appointed wbrongbont the Southern Slates. and {t bain: advisable, considering the important matters vroposed tor dis- cussion. that the moral weight and cooperation of ol) these Stutes should be secured, itia Resolved, That this convention, after teaneacting prelimi ary mauere, adjourn o meet again on ird Tuesday io May vext, in the city of Richmond, and that the delegates here prover pledge themselves to such sciton in (ue interim ns wilt likely to reoure the largest a tendance. Resolved, That the objets of this convention, as developed At its ceverdl sittings in Nempbis, Charlestoo ‘and New Or- ivens, being ‘o secure (othe southerh States the utmost amonat of prosperity ss an intecrai part of the federal Union, or to enable them to vindiea’c and maintain their righis wad instita tions, whether that Union shail sabsist or mo: mates are all pertinent and cognizable which relate to the development of our soil, the enlargement of our interna) improvement sye- tem, ovr domestic trade and direst fore\gn commerce, mines, instivntions the South—our schoo's, eclleges and prese—and tha! dele gates are invited to bring with them, or forward in their abd sence, snch sia‘istical and other information as may be neces gary to discuss and report upon these and kindred su>jects in order to secure the most practical resulta. Reso ved, That the sees in their primeey assemblies. for the purpore of sending delezates, be invited to express their opinion upon the objec's indicated above, so that thelr dele. thoroughly a¢vised of their wisbes, ‘That tl be to the the cftt gates may be Resolved the thanks of the convention are Board of Trade, the Cornmitiee of Arrangements a zens of Richmond for the sal, handsome preparations they have made fer its accommodation. Mr. Gmvox, of North Carclina, thought May » bad sconth for Southern gen‘ lemen to attend a conventien, a3 tbey would then be engaged with their crops, and hoped no postponement would take place. Richmond city had once belore prepared for this convention, which did not weet, on account of the prevalence of yeliow fever in Norfolk. He was opposed to an adjournment now, be- heving as he did that the entire South would be content with any action that Virginia tht now take. Mr. alsa, from the District of Columbia, sugg>sted to the mover to withdraw bis resolutions until the conven- | tien wan organized, when they wouid be in order. | With the consent of the meeting, Mr. De Bowe with- drew bis resolutions. The Committee retired, and atter a brief absence re- turned and made the following report, through thelr Chairman:— Presdent—Genere: Tench Tilghman, of Maryland. Pice Presidents—Wm. L. Cazneau, of Texas; Dr. Wm. Brower, Cae bool Thomas 1. Day, of Missouri; J. D. B, Le Bot wisiava; Dr. Francis Mallory, of Vir- ‘alter Gwynn, of North Carolina; and John Te of the D strict of Columbia. Secretar ies—James A. Cowardin, Wm. B. Issaca, Wm. F Ritebie, Robert Ridgway, &. W. Hogies and Chis. Lewis. ‘The report of the committee was put to the vote and uunanimeusly adopted. Mr. Mayo then invited Gen. Tilghman to take the chair, which be did, and rejuesved the Vice Presidents and Se- cretaries to occupy positions on the platform. Gen. Tonmay thus addressed the convention:—I rise fn acecrdance with time honored usage, to return thanks for the distinguished honor conferred upon we, and a the rame time hope I may be understood, when I see around me so many gentlemen who, in point of age and officiel distinction, would hgve graced the position far more than I can poesibly do. 1 attribute the honor, however, a8 being intended for the State which | in part represent; and in hor name, and those of her dele gates present, return thanks for the high compliant thue paid. It is unnecessary to remind you, gentiemen, that the circumstances which exist in our country at this time are of the most peculiar and momentous inter est, and that the duties devclved upon us are of no light or ordinary character; and that upon the manner in which those doties are periermed may depend, in no small degroe, the honor of the States we represent. Whilst I hope the feoling which may pervade the bosom of every one prevent will be that of ardent at- tachment to the Southe:n portion of the confete-acy, I also hope it may be remembsred tiat the best and highest interests of the South are to be found in toe federal constitution and the integrity of the Union. (Appi We shoul never forget that taix should be the prominent feeling in the breast of every citizen of the United States. 1t will be time enough to talk of a } dissolution of the Union when circumstances shall leave xo other alternative—end God forbid that tbat time sliall ever arrive (Applause.) in conclasion, gentlemen, I invoke a spitttof temperance and moderation, and ask, in my own behalf, the aid of every member in the per- formarce of my official duties, Rey. Tuomas A. Huse, of Norfolk, was invited by the Preeteent to open the convention with prayer, which he did in a most feeling and appropriate manner, inyokiag the blessings of heaven on the deliberations of the coa- vention. ‘ o Mz. Ginnox, of North Carolina, offered the following setae, That & committee be appointed, conan i, in ee aetiton trou each State roprecenied in thia convention, and three trom the District of Colimbta, to whom all business ‘and reschutions designed for of the convertion sual be offered, Gen, Greex moved, a¢ an amendment, that seven dele- gates be ted from Virginia. Mr. Lroxa, of Richmond, opposed the amendment. ‘The question was then put, and carried in the ajlirma tive, aa wae the resolu a4 amended, the Virginia categaticn declining to vote, 6 President appointed the constitute the above committee :- Virginia—John B. i bes A. W. Mebonald, F. 1. Deana, Jr., Samuel Price, E. T. Hardy, J. 1. Anderson and 0, W Rosset, Vstriet of ColumblomRokert Ou'd, Charles Abert and #, B, Tail. Mapai Lattee: M. Kennett, Hon. 8, Caruthers and He bey. Me B. Uygner, W. 2. Barker and Thomaw Fay North Carclina-r'j, H, Gibbous, &. 4, Hayward and M. P, Tay ore following gentlemen to BEF i i leneral Gretn, of Texas, resol which had been offered and withdrawn by Mr. De and on his motion they wore referred to the on Business, &e. Mr. Cuantua Auunr, of the Disteict of Colum! the following resolutions, which were refer Committee on Buamess, & Rerolved, ‘That ‘effort made to ertend the comme! advantages of the South, and (o develore its internal must inevitably eolarge the field of its labor, excite its indus: Prpmote tu ompsciye its capital, augment its wealth and Reralved, ‘hel the sa efoue Unio, wie enced sot aud mould Hot Souton i the ‘Hescolved, Tat nodwrit tt ono a ter taloed ard cxpreeaea iy some of sur talow consicy me of om Hi ty Fe 5 £é i we most strenuous efforts. Resolved, That v e have an abiding faith in the heartfelt sen- Umenta of the masses of the people; that they are radically Union, however at times rf may be misdirecied, or re~ tented, by the unscrnpu'ously ambitious and. Sesigaing. ‘We teust, are of & feat ‘wrongs we bave nature; and we feel that we corro! essed ia our in = Declaratton of Indeperdevce, that “ all exverience hath n that maz kind are suffer whi 6 evils ara: euffereble, than right thems the which they have been acct 3” and therefore here. on the which gave birth to our Wi our Henry, we a vow elernat Adellly to the constitution and our Union. Gen. Grxxn, of {Texas, offered the foilow! resolution, which was adopted :-— be Resolved, That the members of the Senate and Housg of Del- ates of the Virginia Legislature be invited to attend se8- 1s of thia Convention. On moticn, the President was requested to have the presiding officer ofeach branch of the Virginia Logiais- ture forbiahed with a copy of Gen. Greon's resolution. ‘The Convention, afte: adopting the usual parliamentary manual for ite government during its sistings, adjourned flea sgain at 10 o’clock this morning, at the African orch, Our St. Louls Correspondence. Sr. Louis, Jan. 26, 1856. Snow and Sleighing—Steam Fire Engine on Trial —Theatres—River Trade--Doings on Change. A few lines about our great city will at least find favor in the eyes of the large number of our citi- zens sojourning during the winter in New York, It began yesterday to snow, and has not yet seen fit to desist. The fall at first was very light—not over two inches; but to-day the flakes are larger and more of them, and the ground is robed to a foot's depth. We will soon have a fine opportunity for sleighing; but the good people of St. Louis are not very fond of this more northern amusement. And yet we hear even now the cheerful jingle of the bells mingling with the merry laugh of a Fifth street belle. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the “Great Squirt’ was brought out to-day to testits capacity. We have not fall particulars as yet, but from reports it seems that the steam was obliged to succumb to the “b’hoys.” It was, however, nota fair trial, since the machine was not in its best working order, and no experienced hand to direct the works. We have two theatres open, and both doing a dri- ving business. Miss Heron closes an engagement to-night of the most satisfactory kind. She played “Camille” fora dozen nights, every seat secured Jong before the time, and crowds unable to get inside the door. It seemed almost an infatuation—every- body must go. Last night she was given a complimentary benefit, the call being signed hy men of the highest stand- ing and respectability. She played Julia in the “Hunchback,” and to-night is Mra. Haller in the “Stranger.” At the People’s theatre, McAllister, the at wizard, holds forth to large houses. Theatres in St. Louis just now are a profitable investment, The river is blocked up completely with ice, and wagons of all kinds and sizes are crossing. An en- terprising German has constructed a Ge which would have done honor to the sharpest Yankee in Connectient. It is nothing more than an inclined plane Jeading from the top of the bank down upon ice by an easy descent. He takes his toll, and as he enjoys a Pps you may suppose his tariff is large. Indeed, he collects from one hundred and fifty to two hundred dollarsa day. His prayers are daily heard, seeking a continuance of the cold. Business is at a stand. The merchant princes meet{on 'change to discuss the weather and crack their jokes. You ne jonger hear the low calculating tones of traffic—all gives way to mercantile gossip anggnercantile jokes. Missourt. Obituary. JOSEPH W. FIELD, ACTOR ANP AUTHOR. A privave telegraphic Gespatch brings us in‘elligenze of the ceath of Mr. J, M, Fan, at Mobile, on Monday last, whore certse, though not unexpected, will eause sincere regret among his large circle of friends. During his late season at the Howard Athenwum, he was on several evenings too indispored to act, but a devire to fill his part induced him to go on, though aufleriog reverely. Mr. Field was widely known asactor and author, and prior to hiv débu at the Park theatre, New York, was eogeged as ® writer on the Evening Post of that city. In St. Louis he edites the Reveille. At the Tremont theatre he was a popular favorite, and his late years have been passed in management in Mobile and @ Louis, Over the signature of ‘straws,’ be has written many excellent things. He was the author of ‘Family Ties,” whish Dan Marble purchased, and his trans‘ation of Griselda for Mrs. Farren aa scholarly effort. Mr. Field marrie{ Miss Eliza Rid- dle, sister of Mrs. W. H. Smith, and ho leaves a widow and one daughter, » young lady of 16, at school in this city. The Home Journal is now pubiishing ‘The Story of a Star,” @ pcetical sketch by Mr. Field, which is in his happiest’ vein. In many parts he had no snperior, md ax Hawksley, he has left an impression in this city witch uever can be eflaced —Buston Evening Gazette. James PuNcH, says the Cincinnati Enquerer, in hia one hunéred and cighth year, expired in this city on Friday, the 25th of January. Punch was the slave of Col. War- ren Washington, of Virginia, fe cel of Gen. George Washington. He came to this city about twenty-five yoars ago, after having been set free, in company with J. H. Piatt, Esq. During our struggle in the Revolution- ary War, Punch acted uv servant to officers in several of the most important ergogemen's, and often recurred to the sights he had seen, and in part of which he was. He died in poverty, and was permiited to be buried at the expense of the county. MARITIME INTELLIGENCE. Movements of Ocean Steamers, Mew York New York Liverpool . +. Havre FOR CALIFORNIA, &(. Iinols...........New York.....Peb. 5, - Aspinwall Siar of the West..New York.....Peb, 9. ‘unta Arenas STEAMERS TO CALIFORNIA. Lud Asrixwali-~-George Law Sth and St Louis 20th of each month, For Punta Anexas—Star of the West ‘kh and Northern Jaght 24in of exch month. STEAMERS TO AND FROM HAVANA. Isanss—From Obarlesion 19th and 4th, due at Havana 224 and 7th. “From Bavans 10ih and 25th, dae at New York 17th and Ist. Nontw St1x—From New York 24, arri and New Orleans lth, From New Orleans 2th, Havana 234, due at New York 2-th. Ewvieg Orry oR New Gaxiva—From New York 17th, ar- riving at Havana 2d and New Orlcons 25th. From New Or- at Havane Sh Jeans oth, Havana ~th, due at New York ur. Brack Warntor—From New York 10th, arriving at Havags 16th apd New Orleans 19h, From New Orleans 2th, Havana 2b, due at New York Aken Crrx-—Krom New York 2th, arrivingat Havana 2th gra Mobile zith. From Mobile ti, Havana Sin, due at New ork 12th, Cayawas—From Now York 2th, arriving at Havana 20th aud New Orleans 2d, From Now Orleaza lth, Hayate Lith, due at New York 1sth. ‘When the above dates fall on Sunday, the steamers will #all on Moncay. Thoy leave New Orleans as nears A. M. ne tide by adm, end the Teabel leaves Charieson and Havans st TRE OVERLAND MAILS TO INDIA AND CHINA. ‘The following may be of value to hose having correspond- ence with the Keat— ‘The mail leaves Southampton on the ith and 2)th of each » and Arrives at Gibraltar sbout the oth and 20th of same month, Arrives at Mal'a about the 14th and ‘0th of same month. Arrives at Alexandria abou: the itth of same and 4ih of fol- lowing month. t eee Laos pad the 20h of Ziet of same and 6th or 6th of folowing mouth. "Arrives at Aden about the 26th or ith of same and 1th or 12th of following month. AUMANAO FOR NEW YORK—rI8 Dar, 7 08 | Moow ruses ann ee Port of New York, February 4, 1956. M ‘suehip Augusta, Lyon, Gavannah—& 1, Miichtn, Reoseatederiuon, Coratbg, Havre --Lane, West. Co, Bip Virion (Br), Kida, ‘ascot & Oo, vane) |, Lawrence, Charleston—Nesmvid & Sons. 7, Oventen, Koteramn eo Lon. fret}, Hose, Trinidad —A Kronp , '—"A Kroop. ) Buchanan, '» Gaiveate, GC) 5 Hark Berotios Brown, NX Yates a hela fates & Brig Lodebvar, Thompson, pasgberlaad Harbor. Brig G W Russell Ran Juss, Nlo~M Fi aie Gaabetn Jewela, icidak HD Tec wan Pobr Wintgmoyg, Moran, Havane—Thoa Giipartin, rt CLEARED. Steamship Empire City, Howes, Havana and New 0 aanome 0 ober 2, Ey Bee. Py E ttt kd Be ase 3 i z i fou Bchoverra, Motanzas, Jan6, with sugar. mre. Sido compacy idl bark A G° Ste aes crt ear tadss bare Seca lo dae 7 i re ig Bark E A Ccchran (of Searsport, Coobran, aye. mogad, to F Buck Ao, Bas experince Sark Paci Pratt, Franklin, La, Jax 1, . se. to Bturges b Co, “Anchoned ‘under Ji Siri cae Meee Baeas wre Oi ea heary weaiber, ark Helen & Frances (0 Portiand), York, New Orioans, (2 days, with mdse. to J edv Swi't, Foster, Ww 5 A Joa S with coffte, te 30, lat lon 72.40, orig Malitid, Pholpe & Go °Saa 38 at 3, sone rte nr ie ein sig rceieg Gen terman, Port au 2 with tod sole, to Vane tiringsign Doe rhe Gent hae ‘Drummond, Chipman, Asplawall, 22 days, with with molasses, to Eye jan, 26th, bound, Brig Sea Lark (of Surrs), ‘MoFariand, Galveston, 14 days, bags end i soenr D'c Lig A ‘Dunham & Dimon. ” . Jon 12, with sugar rum, 4&0, to master, spoke sc ickervon., from put into Charieston in distrets) Behr Norfolk Packet, Bedel,, Apalachicola 10 days, with oot- ton, to Ralph Schr Fra BELOW. Sbip Yorkshire, Marsball, from Li Dec 21, Pe ond ll, iverpool ohh andes, Alco three barks and three brig, = Steamships Baltic, Liverpool: Angosta, Bavanneh; sbips ‘Boston, Acapulco; Sk tinh Y Princeton, Liverpool; Sauivel Russell, Ho cae New Orieane; barks Louisa, Cardenas; Wm Henry, —= —; brigs Grazada, Cludad Bolivar; Gold Hunter, Saginaw, Jacksony! Wind during the day W. Miscellancous and Disasters, See arrivals at this port, Battin or THE BaLtic—The United States mail steauship Baitic, Captain Comstock, sailed from this port at 12 o’clodk yesterday for Liverpool. She carried out seventy-six passen- gers. Saninc or tx Eotwavncu—The steamship Edinburgh, Cept Cummings, ealled at 12 o'clock yesterday for Glasgow, with fifty-five passengers, Azzrvar ov the Manton—The steamship Marion, Captala Foster, exrived yesterday forenoon from Charleston. acruise, and reported the Narrows ans the Bay c ear of above, by the flood tide and dhe ice, but came to, eale rienced very heavy weather on the passage, wolit ood Pilot boat Mery & Catharine, (No.6,) came in yesterday from ice: the Wind bavirg blown {tout to sea. When comiay to am anchor near Calleeine mart she was dragged Sovaral plore tice of pier 46 Enst river. ‘J Bank Mxaco, Gorham, at Charleston from expe: tamed otaez damage to hull, spara, ac, Baro Loussa Szaxs, Kelly, at Charleston from Now Orleans, At aatla, experienced very heavy weather on the passage, carried t way main gafl, nnd caused the vessel toreak. Scun Berwanp, McDougal, arrived at Ci frome Jackeonville brought the cargo of the sehr James Bose, which put into Jacksonviie some time ago in distress, cus Gro A Tire from Charleston for New Ye went ashore om Bullfvatva'talsed Beach, was toned Olt sat morning by the steamer Aid, without having sustained: jury, sud proeeeded to sea. Sone Kate Hriex~A sehr from Atakapas, and leaky, was towed into ani shore. (No doubt the ac ly reported’ Barx Heten A Wannen—This veesel, which Boston Jan ith for Portland, and for whose fate @ anxiety is felt, haz not yet arrived. A bark ‘Observatory on Wednesday sfternoon, and egaio on Thursday forevoon, which, from appearances, ‘it was thought Feoder ft impossible to Heatly her. for render er asceraivty, «steam. tug was despatehed (o ber Y put returned without to fied the vesrel. In tke afternoon the veesel was lost sight of eplirely frcm the Observatory. We are informed thet incase she abould be seen this (Frizay) Forest. morning, the steamer: od Adel be despatched to ber assisiance,- Eastern Argus, Missing Vesset—Schooner Sophroris, it Wm Van Ne from Virginia, with wood, bound 1 New York when: new Rarne on the Sth ult., was blown off in the northwest ‘of that date, fn company with sc: ouner Wm Capes and at (neme not known.) both with the same cargo and de-tins!ton and has not since been heard from. It is reported thet the others have arrived safe. The Win Capes beimz an: via Bandy Hook, a few days afterwards. The wa off sroucd Montank Point. Missino Vesse1—Schr Mary Ann Guest (of New Yorks, » Frisbee, which sailed hence 3d ult for Phil in. bas not been beard of since. She was open! with "500 tao Larck Carco~ The American ship Sam Danning, 1,503 tous burthen, cleared at Mobile 28th ult for Liver |, with @ cargo Sh ead ae bales, weighing 2,709,479 Ibs, and valued at, Actix topsail clipper ship, showing @ while signal black hors im outro had a'whlte “igdre beud, wae nguiliees Bis Rae Ranaut for ise Reena Pose cifpper ahip White Squall). Bessie Ports. . iunrinces, Jan 21-8ld bark R @ W Dodge, Jarvis, New pCakeixss, Jan %—Arr brig Almira Coombs, Drinkwater, Por tian 3 Havana, Jan 25—Arr steamship Philadelphia, MeGowan, Agpinwedl'ond sid 2th on her return): Dar. G Wi'son, Peuoock, Boston; brig Heprietta, Coilics doy 26th, Quaker Oits, Shufeldt. NYork (and eld for Mobile, where Str iy ping Brunel, Pinkham, Cayo Hueso; beige ‘mi 3 indward, be i Cid 25th, brige Aunawan . 3, Stinor, Penaacola; ‘Areat lan.” Wiisom, Polndeling apmaaing Sid 25th, steemship Granada Griffin, NOrleans; barks Sara- ac, Bigley, Wilintngton; N Hi ‘Btrond, Matanzas; brign ton schirn Meekenrier Drie, eng Hears aetehy doh wae Be fe E eras; 26th. barks eh a; Nuows’ Oxtvig' eka, Church, do; Nueva Osiris. Fors, NGnleara; bi én; ‘ ore, Ronenrast ig Maida, Lunt, Bostéu; acer Moroes (Sphs MARACAInO, Jan *—~In port barks Casenova, Webber, for % Al soon; Irma, Nobse, for Philadelphia unc; bi .bram Nore we Grad. don holga ate Btartight, B; as Saran thewy, Whiemore do. if BOSTON, Feb t— Peppa Waldoboro), Morton, Mobile vin Gloucester, Cid hip Shaksveare (new of NYork, Stone), Von Hagen, NOrk kA or, Colirelt, Turtee; Sen bird, Weston, Aus! ; cobr Roseneath coon. of Bote 9 tons), MRogors, Constaatinople, Wi variable from RW ie Sand S, with onwe ew in il—Arr eehr River CHARLESTON, Jan 20—~Arr steamship Jas x NYork; bark Mekco. Gorimin, Boston’ beg Leet Boos, Kel, NOrleans, ©11 ship Owego, Sisvons Liver bs Mary, Bacon, § York; sobr tivn Beck, Wi'son, Key W brigs’ Gotha 'Swed), Pahin, Goibenburg; farcettois, Mont NYork. ushis, Rowse, Rappahannock. gomery, Havana; schr GA Til 16, Adama, MODILE, Janue—Arr shipa Sheplierdées is verpool; "Weodaiock (8). Hichnrdon Brisol; Jone: willer Br), Hell, London: James Guthrie, Chase, Boston; Sowamees, Marin. Warren, No; bark Sa’em' (Br), Cole, Liverpool, | ships Sam Donning Skobield. % in. dan, do; Albis, Wytonn, oston; acbr ‘Clotlda, Russel, 1 1 NEW ORLEANS, Jan 2%, PM@—Are ships Clifton, Williams, > York: Jaaes Hovey, Hobtona, Waloboro, Met ‘bark Juin | Dean, Gree Boston; Wrigs M& JC Gilmore, Eldridge, 49; | Alon)’, Brangeorm, NYork; echr Ningara, Banker, Matanzar. Old ships South Carolina, Treit, Liverpeot; Isabella, Hayden, do, © Brookman, Bigui do; Flora Soul Day, Havre. Martin Luther. Nichols, Liverpool; bark Ivabelia U Jones, Woodburna, Falmouth wad ® markot. on, San Jan dow 00 bi Wb—Arr viearuelip Daalel Webxter, Patiors widen, land, Me, vin isaraguas ships Equando (new), JO Ri A joola; Dernard, Grows, Trapaui; barks J Godt Venus (Sp), is, righ Clarence ‘Turks Island; Mecdata es, Matanza: do; schr Thos Denison, Story, NYork. OMe arior, Miller, NYork via Havana; ships Bo- bastion Cabot V » Liverpoel; Marchionews of Qu ore (Br), Broderick, Liverpoo!; Kaickerbocker, Teaver Rios S'ciderran, Waits, Cadiz; Gen funlap, Badger, Lh aie Fea vandsin Baresiona; sche Target, N York Ship Brrastine. pave Prone, Urige Tebors and ‘World went to sea on the oat. Towed te ahipe President, to Tfausock; 280 inst sidpe tytonan ad Ellon Bates and Alan Ker, brig Crimea, “Roisin Old ships Curltse, EG et 00%. CASTLE, Feb 1-—Tho ics J heavily last “ti that It stove ately Be tibop a terns ng sbippee to, Fiitadtghin by anata sob 4 ia bein to PiMlade'phia by; m8 Sewing Rhea Socket bad ter Fite beans . aken vy pelog driven against her. Bebe TR Hewilr 4 lost | aQgome No areivala or departaron, INDON, Jan ; APA LO au W0—Arr echr Carine, Wopkina, Rook. 808. Sid by zaveth, ROCKLASD Jan 2 Arr 800% 4 Lon! Irlenrs: Tanne Achorn 1 “hag ‘New York, PUILADELPBIA, feb 1—Cid anu <4 PORTLAND, Jan S1—Old 4: 15 F Rigs sl 4. Stone: Baral V0 : jor Kustport (and sid 0th); 2h. port for DieTimores, Bid 36 by poh SALEM, Jan 31 Old od ‘Bie Burnews, Li i WILMINGTON, NO oat SocArr gone’ oaniaht, N York. Oth vay ‘Maer Maples, Kapiod, NAb.